Jesus is your lawyer!

On those days when you wonder how God could love you, read these words: “If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” When your thoughts sink to gutter level and your actions are anything but Christlike, remind yourself: “He lives forever to intercede with God on [our] behalf” (Hebrews 7:25 NLT). It works like this: When God’s law declares you guilty, Jesus steps in and says, “Father, I have this person covered; they are trusting in my shed blood, and My righteousness has been transferred to them.”

Try to picture this: In the Old Testament tabernacle, the blood of a lamb was poured on top of the mercy seat, and the ark of the covenant that contained the broken law – the record of our guilt – was placed underneath it. So, the only way God could see the broken law – was through the blood. And it’s the same today! If you’re wondering why God continues to love, accept, and bless you, it’s because Jesus is your lawyer! Notice:

(1) He is fully qualified to represent you. “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17 KJV).
(2) He has never lost a case. “He is… able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him” (Hebrews 7:25 NKJV).
(3) He offers His services freely. “Without money and without price” (Isaiah 55:1 KJV). The Bible says, “Let us… approach God’s throne of grace with confidence… that we may receive mercy and… grace to help us in our time of need” (Hebrews 4:16 NIV).

Jesus is your lawyer, so you can come to God with confidence today.

Soul food: Jer 36:27-40:16; Matt 25:1-13; Ps 137; Prov 15:15-17